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Transforming Parabolas
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders examine the affects of changing h and k in the vertex form of the parabola. The three page activity provides explanation of topic, worked examples, and four practice problems. Answers...
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Amusement Park Physics
Students get up close and personal with principles of motion. In this physics lesson, students collect and analyze acceleration data on amusement park rides. Students use CBLs to collect data in this lesson.
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Vertical and Horizontal Translations
Eleventh graders study seven functions. They use their handheld calculator to determine which family of functions the equation belongs, the parent function described, and they calculate the vertical and horizontal translation.
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The Apple Orchard Problem
Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard lesson, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem presented. Students plot...
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The Truth About Triangles and Squares
Fourth graders investigate the patterns associated with both triangular and square numbers. They use counters as manipulatives to depict the numbers as needed but focus on problem solving using mental math techniques.
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An Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Help your class look for patterns as they create their own arithmetic and geometric sequences. Engage learners with an introductory discussion on sequences and use the applet to let them explore how sequences are formed. Teachers might...
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Maximize It!
Learners design a rectangular box without a lid that has the largest possible volume using the supplied sheet of centimeter graph paper. They work in groups to construct different size boxes to determine the largest possible volume and...
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Slope & Rate of Change
This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....
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Solving Linear Equations
Use this activity for practice or review solving linear equations in one variable. Problems range from multiple-step problems involving parentheses and combining like terms, to word problems, to equations with no solution or infinitely...
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Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
Start this activity with a brief description of how to solve absolute value inequalities. A space is provided to help classify the inequalities into types (greater than, less than, or equal to) and for learners to show how to graph their...
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Investigation - Looking For Triangles
Seventh graders investigate a series of triangles, looking for patterns and generalizing what they have found. They analyze the pattern data and organize it into a table and graph. Students identify the relationship and discover the rule...
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
Ready to introduce your class to the coordinate plane? This website includes a detailed lesson plan that includes two interactive games to help learners practice graphing ordered pairs. The scripted discussion is a little cheesy and a...
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Approximating Roots of Polynomials
Young scholars use the bisection method to approximate the roots of a polynomial. They evaluate functions for a given point, graph linear and quadratic functions, and recognize the elements of polynomial expressions.
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Completing the Square Lesson Plan
Students investigate the origin of the quadratic function. In this algebra lesson, students analyze solving an equation by completing the square. They compare the early methods as compared to our method for solving quadratics.
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Wind, Pressure, Force, Calculus and Engineering Connections
Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in real life.
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Quotient Rule
Students differentiate functions. In this differentiating functions instructional activity, students use the quotient rule to differentiate functions. Students use the quotient rule to differentiate rational functions such as...
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Density
Most scholars associate density with floating, but how do scientists determine the exact density of an unknown liquid? The third lesson plan in a seven-part series challenges scholars to find the mass and volume of two unknown liquids....
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Polynomial Divisions
Learners factor polynomials and use long division t solve problems. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the zeros of polynomials by synthetic and long division. They perform operation using complex numbers.
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An Introdcution to Derive
Twelfth graders explore Derive. For this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the menus and tools available in Derive. In addition to the familiarization part of the lesson, students investigate Pascal’s Triangle,...
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Bouncing Ball Experiment
Students collect data for a bouncing ball and select one bounce to analyze. They explore the relationship between velocity, position and acceleration. They seek out connections between the graphs and the physical motion of the ball.
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Little Red Corvette
Students investigate the acceleration of a car. In this acceleration of a car lesson, students make a scatter plot of corvette acceleration data. Students find a model to fit the data by taking the integral of the curve...
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TI-Nspire Activity: What Does Your Representation Tell You?
By learning to select the best representation for three meal plans, students compare three meal plans to determine the best choice. Data for the meal plans is sorted on a table, as an algebraic equation, and graphed on a coordinate grid....
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Polynomials: Factors, Roots and Zeroes
Young scholars factor polynomial equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the zeros of the equations. They use algebra to rewrite word problems using symbols.
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra activity, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.